India: TMICC expands manufacturing
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), the standalone ice cream business formed following its separation from Unilever, is planning to expand its manufacturing footprint in India with the addition of four new factories. The move represents a strategic focus on premium growth and a shift towards dairy-led products within the Indian market. Alongside the manufacturing […]
India: Emami to acquire majority stake in Incnut Digital
Emami, the Indian personal care and FMCG specialist, has entered into an agreement to acquire a 60% majority stake in Incnut Digital, a digital-first beauty and wellness company, for 321 crore INR ($38.4 million). The transaction is structured in two tranches, with Emami initially acquiring a 45.4% stake for 242.9 crore INR ($29.1 million), before […]
South Africa: Beyers Chocolates enters liquidation
Beyers Chocolates, the South African confectionery manufacturer, has been placed under provisional liquidation following a dispute with the retail chain Woolworths. The company, founded by Kees Beyers, has been a supplier of private-label chocolates for the retailer for over 30 years. According to reports from Moneyweb, Beyers Chocolates faced a liquidity crisis after Woolworths reduced […]
Portugal: Delta Cafes to invest €20 million to double production
Delta Cafes, the Portuguese coffee roaster and distributor, is investing €20 million ($21.74 million) to double production capacity at its factory in Campo Maior. The investment, funded by parent company Grupo Nabeiro, is intended to support the firm’s strategic goal of becoming one of the top 10 coffee players in the world within the next […]
France: Breizh Rebond acquires Les Quatre Saisons
Breizh Rebond, the French regional private equity firm, has acquired Les Quatre Saisons, a producer of jams and spreads. Based in Poher, Brittany, Les Quatre Saisons specialises in sweet and savoury spreads, confits and energy products for athletes. The transaction, which was approved by the Lille Commercial Court on 30th April, makes Breizh Rebond the […]
Tradeshow Insight: The Vaper Expo UK 2026
The eleventh edition of The Vaper Expo UK took place from the 8th to the 10th of May 2026 in Birmingham, serving as a significant gathering for the nicotine and tobacco alternatives industry. The event featured hundreds of exhibiting companies, reflecting a substantial international presence. The three-day programme was divided into distinct segments, with the […]
Sweden: Fazer to acquire confectionery manufacturer Aroma AB
Fazer, the Finnish food and confectionery company, has agreed to acquire Aroma AB, a Swedish confectionery manufacturer specialising in the pick & mix segment. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Fazer’s position in the Swedish confectionery market across packed candy, seasonal products, and pick & mix. Aroma, which was founded in 1921, operates three production […]
USA: Bel Group acquires Brainiac snack brands
Bel Group, the global dairy, fruit and vegetable snacking company, has acquired the Brainiac and Little Brainiac brands from US functional snack producer Ingenuity Foods. The acquisition adds a functional snacking platform to Bel Group’s North American portfolio, complementing its existing GoGo squeeZ range. Formulated with Omega-3s and other essential nutrients, the Brainiac range is […]
USA: Coca-Cola Consolidated to invest $35 million in Indianapolis facility
Coca-Cola Consolidated, the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the USA, has announced a $35 million investment to upgrade its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis. The capital will be used to install a new, state-of-the-art blow-moulding line, enabling the facility to produce its own plastic bottles on-site. By shifting to in-house production, the company expects to significantly […]
USA: Walmart opens third milk processing facility
Walmart, the USA-based retail giant, has opened its third owned and operated milk processing facility in Robinson (TX). The new facility represents an investment of over $350 million and will create more than 400 new jobs. Sourcing directly from local dairy farmers, the site will process and bottle options including whole, 2%, 1%, skimmed and chocolate […]